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BRAZIL: Illegal mining puts indigenous people at risk
The region has nonetheless seen waves of protests and some inter-communal clashes and terrorism over the past decade and more. Moreover, there are strong grievances in the south…
The changes respond to pressures to facilitate the development of agriculture in the region. The pace of deforestation has been rapid in recent years to the detriment of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284782
ISSN: 2633-304X
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BRAZIL: Deforestation plummets but challenges remain
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281749
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Peru’s share in world production appears to be increasing, notwithstanding rising output in Bolivia and Colombia. Although the ‘VRAEM’ area in southern Peru accounts for most…
BRAZIL: Environment votes will complicate Lula agenda
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279464
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The ‘new gold rush’ in the Amazon almost trebled between 2017 and 2020, boosted by international gold prices and insufficient surveillance and law enforcement. This trend has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279699
ISSN: 2633-304X
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BRAZIL: Agribusiness sets up legislative challenge
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279443
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BRAZIL: Congress raises hurdles to environmental hopes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279351
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Tibet is of global significance on account of its political sensitivity and environmental concerns. Its strategic location, its role in supplying water in Asia and its impact on…